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Read the interviewMusic performance - master
Musikkutøving - master
Application deadline
- Nordic applicants: 15 December
- EU/EEA + Swiss applicants: 15 December
- Non-EU/EEA applicants: 15 November
About the study
The study programme Master in Music Performance offers students a broad choice of instruments and genres within classical, popular, and electronic music. This breadth in the programme means it is possible for students to engage in dialogue and professional growth across genres and musical expression.
What will you learn?
Students on the programme develop their instrumental and musical competencies, and their artistic profile, and strengthen their abilities in artistic reflection and independence. You will have the chance to deepen your knowledge in one or several topics of your choice related to your own musical and artistic profile. The experience you will gain from performing music at a high level, combined with reflection over your artistic work, will give you an increased awareness of the processes and working methods that make up artistic research.
You will be able to develop and communicate your artistic vision in relevant historical, cultural, aesthetic, and societal contexts. You will also be able to use research materials, contribute to innovation in the music field, communicate effectively with professional and public audiences, and demonstrate ethical awareness and professional integrity.
Student life
What can you become?
Through the master in music performance students will acquire competences and qualifications for work as professional performers both within artistic and cultural institutions, and as freelancers.
The programme can also form part of a study programme together with the graduate programme in teacher training (PPU) which will provide teaching competences and qualifications for employment as a music teacher in schools, community music schools, upper secondary schools, and in further and higher education institutions.
Career opportunities
Access to further studies
The programme meets the prerequisites for PhD programmes in artistic research.Programme structure
How is the teaching organized?
The programme consists of individual teaching and supervision, group work, seminars, projects, and masterclasses. Parts of the theory teaching will take place as lectures. The majority of the student's study time will be spent on practising and the development of their masters project.
Possible examination and assessment formats include practical exams, oral exams, home exams and portfolio assessment.
The programme is full time.
Language of instruction
Language of instruction and examinations: English and Norwegian.
It is possible to complete the coursework requirements and exams in either English or Norwegian.
Programme structure
See the subjects you can take in this study programStudy plan
Outgoing exchange
Students can apply to undertake an exchange in the 3rd semester.
UiT has exchange agreements with institutions in the Nordic countries and in Europe through the Nordplus and Erasmus programmes.
Destinations for studies abroad
Admission requirements
Bachelor’s degree in music performance or equivalent education with at least 80 credits of performance specialisation on the applicant's main instrument.
In addition to the online application, there will be an audition procedure consisting of:
- A performance audition
- Interview including presentation of the draft of the master's project description
Admission capacity
10 places
Non-EU students must be prepared to pay tuition fees
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